Where to Find Industry Happy Hours

"Industry night" tends to be more of an informal, unadvertised thing. For chefs, bartenders, and servers that work their busiest shifts on Fridays and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are their versions of the weekend. But several places now officially promote industry happy hours and events. And you don't necessarily have to work in a bar or restaurant to take advantage of these deals.

Mike Isabella's restaurant hosts Industry Takeover Nights on the first Monday of each month with drink specials and guest chefs serving up free snacks from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the first floor pizza bar. Entry is $10 with half the proceeds going to a local charity. Zentan chef Jennifer Nguyen, Doi Moi/Estadio/Proof chef Haidar Karoum, and Founding Farmers beverage director Jon Arroyo will make appearances at tonight's industry night.